2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 56

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side The ORC contains a backup power supply system that airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. of collision. Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acciORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily away from an inflating airbag. or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of comes on again after initial startup. the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instruSTART or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the LOCK ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the noted that could affect the airbag system. airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. 2